Megan Doran settling into St. Brigid’s

Over the past number of months you have probably met Megan Doran, our new GPO, around the club at the  nursery and the various camps in the club.

As Megan settles into her new role with us and we plan for the return of the nursey and juvenile games in September it’s probably a good time to get to know Megan better. She recently sat down for a quick Q&A

Home GAA Club & Codes you play: 

St. Annes Bohernabreena & Gaelic football

Favourite memory playing for St.Anne’s at juvenile and adult level?

Adult level – winning championship final 2023. Juvenile – Feile All Ireland finals.

Favourite thing about being a GPO?

Representing Female coaches and inspiring younger girls to play, also been that fun aspect to a child’s day when I arrive into schools.

Favourite position in GAA?

Centre back or wing back.

Favourite GAA ground?

Biased but nothing beats my home ground of St. Annes, the atmosphere when we have our flags up, the sun’s out and music on –  can’t beat it, even if our pitches have massive hills on them!  Stars of Erin for an away ground.

What would you rule(s)would you like to introduce or amend to improve the GAA?

If I could amend a rule in ladies football allow more physical, camogie would be optional to wear a skort.

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a player?

Prepare for the worst, expect the best.

What’s the best piece of advice you ever received as a GPO?

Power of 1!

What other sports have you played? 

Camogie and horse-riding.

What’s your favourite memory of a coach from when you were a juvenile?

My Mam been involved in all my juvenile playing years, from helping in training sessions to washing jerserys, to giving lifts, winning/ losing games etc.

Favourite bit of advice to give to coaches helping at nursey or new to the GAA?

Plan for things not to go to plan, Be creative, Learn your own coaching style.

Most important aspect of the GAA for kids to learn at an early age?

Early ages all about having fun, while we learn are hops, bounces & solos.

Hill 16 or the Hogan Stand?

Hill 16.

The club are delighted to have Megan as our GPO and look forward to the everyone getting back onto the field of play after the summer holidays.

Club Lotto Results 11th July 2024

Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following the draw on 11th July. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,400 for the next draw.

The Lotto committee are taking a summer break with the next draw date the 5th September. Hope everyone has a lovely summer!

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

Go Ahead Senior Hurling Championship

Our Senior Hurlers start their Go-Ahead Senior Hurling Championship campaign against Na Fianna on Saturday afternoon in O’Toole Park

at 3.30pm. 

 

All support the lads and management welcomed.  Tickets should purchased in advance at the link below. U16 Free

 

universe.com/events/go-ahea

 

Josephine McGuirk, RIP, mother of Johnny McGuirk

The Trustees and members of St. Brigid’s wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuirk family on the passing of Josephine McGuirk, mother of Johnny McGuirk

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis

 

Notice Extract:

Josephine McGuirk
(née Richmond)

Bettystown, Meath / Artane, Dublin

Late of Montrose Court, Artane, Dublin 5.

2nd July, 2024. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in the compassionate care of the doctors, nurses and staff at Our Lady’s Hospital, Drogheda. Beloved wife of the late John (Sean). Josephine will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Jenny and Niamh, sons Johnny and Colin, daughters-in-law Tracy and Aideen, son-in-law Jeff, grandchildren Jonathan, Lauren, Robert, Adam, Alex, Amy, Zara, Ava and Erin, brothers Pat, Bernard and Mikey, sisters Theresa and Caroline, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Sunday 7th July from 4.00p.m. until 8.00p.m. Removal on Monday morning to Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00a.m. followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium at 1.00p.m.

As per Josephine’s request, would those attending the funeral, please wear something purple.

The Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed via the link on rip.ie

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired to: Alpha1 Foundation Ireland.

https://www.alpha1.ie/donate/

 

Club Lotto Results 4th July 2024

Hope everyone enjoyed Minileagues Day last Saturday!

Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following the draw on 4th July. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,400 for next week. Make sure to be in the draw.

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

1894 All Ireland Final Commemoration

Club Lotto Results 27th June 2024

All the best to our U15 boys for National Féile this weekend.

Mini-leagues big club day on Saturday, make sure to come down to enjoy the fun!

Thank you to everyone who supports our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following this evening’s draw. The Jackpot rolls over to  €10,200 for next week. Make sure to be in the draw.

 

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

Tribute to Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh RIP

It was with deep sorrow that we, in St. Brigid’s GAA Club, heard of the death of long-time club member and staunch supporter, the legendary broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.

 

As the news of Mícheál’s passing spread, the heartfelt sadness and immediate outpouring of grief across the club truly testify to the high esteem in which he was held. His presence was a corner stone of our club for many years and his loss is deeply felt by all.

 

Mícheál was, without a doubt, one of the GAA’s greatest ambassadors. A gifted commentator, Gaeilgeoir, teacher and storyteller, he extolled the virtues of our Gaelic games in his own unique, humorous and beguiling way, wherever he went.

 

A proud Kerryman, Kerry football was always Mícheál’s first love but, without a doubt, St. Brigid’s came a very close second. Since he first arrived in Blanchardstown in 1972, Mícheál has been an active member of our community and club. He was heavily involved in the growth and development of St. Brigid’s. Alongside different executive teams, he played a pivotal role in planning, fundraising and delivering various stages of development to our facilities in Russell Park. Our clubhouse, our all-weather pitch and extended play areas are monuments to the achievements of those teams in which Mícheál was an anchor. His visits to the club were frequent, whether to support club teams, to organise social occasions or fundraising events or just to meet up with his wide circle of friends.  More recently, after his move to Kilcock, Mícheál would regularly return to Russell Park to see his grandchildren play.

 

While the final whistle has blown for Mícheál, his legacy lives on in the club to which he gave so much, over the years. His vision and commitment will continue to inspire and drive us, ensuring St. Brigid’s Club GAA Club continues to serve our community and members with distinction.

 

Ní bheidh á leithéid ann arís, cinnte.

 

On behalf of our club executive and members, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Mícheál’s wife, Helena, his children Éamonn, Niamh, Aonghus, Cormac, Neasa, Nuala, Éadaoin and Doireann, his extended family and his many neighbours and friends from Blanchardstown and Castleknock.

Funeral arrangement are detailed on Rip.ie 

 

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal ílis.

 

Denis Courtney

Chairperson of St. Brigid’s GAA

 

Our AHL 7 hurlers observed a minutes silence in memory of Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh on Tuesday evening before their league match.

Club Lotto Results 20th June 2024

 

Mini-Leagues recommence next week with football games in the evenings and a big club day on Saturday 29th. Big thank you to everyone who support our Club Lotto and to our great Lotto Committee.

There was no Jackpot winner following this evening’s draw. The Jackpot rolls over to next week when the milestone sum of €10,000 could be won. Make sure to have your tickets in the draw.

 

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell

Club Lotto Results 13th June 2024

 

There was no winner of the Club Lotto following the draw on 13th June 2024. The Jackpot rolls over to next week when the sum of €9,800 could be won. Big thank you to all who support our Club Lotto and to the Lotto Committee. Great to see so many involved in the mini-leagues this week and great sideline support too

 

Tickets are available:

Online in the Members Area of the website

  • Club Shop/Club House
  • The Roselawn Inn
  • Myos
  • The Grey Hound
  • The Bell